He is best known for performing in The Allman Brothers Band. He was born and spent much of his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, before relocating to Daytona Beach, Florida. He and his brother, Duane Allman, developed an interest in music in their teens, and began performing in the Allman Joys in the mid-1960s. In 1967, they relocated to Los Angeles and were renamed the Hour Glass, releasing two albums for Liberty Records. In 1969, he and Duane regrouped to form the Allman Brothers Band, which settled in Macon, Georgia.
The Allman Brothers Band began to reach mainstream success by the early 1970s, with their live album At Fillmore East representing a commercial and artistic breakthrough. Shortly thereafter, Duane was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971. The following year, the band's bassist, Berry Oakley was also killed in a motorcycle accident very close to the location of Duane's wreck. Their 1973 album Brothers and Sisters became their biggest hit, and Allman pursued a solo career afterward, releasing his debut album, Laid Back the same year. Internal turmoil took over the group, leading to a 1975 breakup. Allman was married to pop star Cher for the rest of the decade, while he continued his solo career with the Gregg Allman Band. After a brief Allman Brothers reunion and a decade of little activity, he reached an unexpected peak with the hit single "I'm No Angel" in 1987. After two more solo albums, the Allman Brothers reformed for a third and final time in 1989, and continued performing until 2014. He released his most recent solo album, Low Country Blues, in 2011, and his next, Southern Blood, is set to be released in 2017.
For his work in music, Allman was referred to as a Southern rock pioneer and received numerous awards, including several Grammys; he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. His distinctive voice placed him in 70th place in the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". Allman released an autobiography, My Cross to Bear, in 2012.
Allman died in Savannah, Georgia, on May 27, 2017.
Blind Man
Gregg Allman Lyrics
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Crying out the blues
Said, I don't need a dollar
Don't you give me a dime
Until you bring back
That little girl, of mine
I'm hooked, I can't let her go
People try to tell me to stop crying
Find me someone new
Cause when the, the good Lord
Made one woman, hallelujah
Don't you know he made two
But I can't let this one go
Lord, I can't let her go
I can't let her go,
No I can't let her go
He lifted his head towards the heaven
And said, "good Lord, I'd rather die
Than let a no good cheating woman
Make me stand on this corner and cry"
Said, "Lord knows, I'm living in a world of darkness"
Said, "but this don't bother me
And until I find that sweet little girl of mine,
Lord knows, I just don't want to see"
But I can't let her go, no
I'm hooked
Lord, I can't let her go
No I can't let her go
Lord, I can't let her go
Won't somebody please help the blind man
Lord, I can't let her go, no, no
Somebody help the blind man
I just can't let her go, no
The song "Blind Man" by Gregg Allman tells the story of a man who's lost the woman he loves and is standing on the corner, crying out the blues. He begs for someone to help him find his lost love and won't accept any money until he's reunited with her. The man is hooked on his lost love and can't let her go, despite others telling him to move on and find someone new. He reveals that he would rather die than continue to stand on the corner and cry over his cheating ex.
The lyrics convey the man's desperation and heartache, but also reveal his determination to find the one he loves. The line, "when the good Lord made one woman, hallelujah don't you know he made two," suggests that the man believes there's only one person out there for him, and he won't give up until he finds her. The song also touches on themes of faith, as the man turns to God for guidance and strength in his time of need.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional plea for love and companionship, with Allman's soulful vocals adding to the intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Blind man standing on the corner
A blind man is standing on the street corner.
Crying out the blues
He is singing a sad song or lamenting about his situation.
Said, I don't need a dollar
He tells someone that he doesn't want money from them.
Don't you give me a dime
He insists that he doesn't want any money.
Until you bring back
He won't accept any money unless a condition is fulfilled.
That little girl, of mine
He wants someone to bring his girlfriend back to him.
I can't let her go
He is unable to move on from his girlfriend.
I'm hooked, I can't let her go
He is addicted to his girlfriend and can't move on without her.
People try to tell me to stop crying
Others have advised him to stop grieving.
Find me someone new
They suggest he should find a new girlfriend.
Cause when the, the good Lord
He believes that there is only one perfect woman for him.
Made one woman, hallelujah
He exclaims that there is only one perfect woman created by God.
Don't you know he made two
He disagrees with the notion that there is more than one perfect woman for him.
But I can't let this one go
He is still unable to move on from his girlfriend.
Lord, I can't let her go
He appeals to God for help in forgetting his girlfriend.
I can't let her go,
He admits that he still can't move on from his girlfriend.
He lifted his head towards the heaven
He looks up towards the sky.
And said, "good Lord, I'd rather die
He exclaims that he would rather die than be without his girlfriend.
Than let a no good cheating woman
He refers to his girlfriend as a bad person for leaving him.
Make me stand on this corner and cry"
He is upset that he is alone and sad on the street corner instead of being with his girlfriend.
Said, "Lord knows, I'm living in a world of darkness"
He feels that he is in a dark place mentally without his girlfriend.
Said, "but this don't bother me
He realizes that standing and singing on the street corner is not a shameful act.
And until I find that sweet little girl of mine,
He won't stop looking for his girlfriend.
Lord knows, I just don't want to see"
He is so focused on finding his girlfriend that he doesn't want to see or accept anything else.
Won't somebody please help the blind man
He pleas to anyone listening to help him.
Somebody help the blind man
He repeats his plea for help.
I just can't let her go, no
He admits once again that he can't move on from his girlfriend.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBEY, JOSEPH W. SCOTT
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Sharon Bowen
love this whole cd ...really great ...
Marc Landes
Greg was an amazing gift.
Made the world a much better place.
suelen martinazzo
Awesome music
Guerrero S
Hot Damn!!!! he sang'N from his Craw....
Gregory Smith
RIP